Volunteers come in all shapes and sizes, with skills ranging from data entry to hair and makeup design. Whatever your interests, talents or passion, there’s likely a nonprofit or community group in WNC that could use your help. To get you started, Xpress has rounded up 10 area groups seeking volunteers for 2015.
School is back in session, and that means the Asheville City Schools Foundation has an immediate need for volunteers. Julia Shuster, director of volunteer training and outreach programs, tells us about the volunteering opportunities at ACSF.
Charlie’s Angels is an animal shelter and adoption network based in Fletcher. Kimberly Smith, president of the organization, tells us more about the volunteering opportunities.
Read to Suceed will hold an information session for prospective volunteers interested in learning more about the in-school literacy coaching program on Saturday, August 23. Pat Bastian, communications director, tells us more about the work of Read to Suceed volunteers
The Color Run is coming to Asheville on Saturday, July 26 — bringing a chance to run for a good cause as a portion of proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. For those looking for a colorful and fun chance to help out, the foundation needs volunteers to help with the paint race.
This week Mary Miller, recruitment and awareness coordinator for the Literacy Council of Buncombe County, tells us about volunteering opportunities in the council’s tutoring programs.
Angel Redmond, outreach coordinator for the YWCA of Asheville, tells us about summer volunteering opportunities at the YWCA of Asheville.
In our new section, local nonprofits tell us about their programs and the volunteering opportunities that are currently available. This week Martha Bell, communications specialist for Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, talks about the critical need for volunteers in the Adult Basic Skills and High School Equivalency Programs.
What if this year we also look to make things better not only for ourselves but for our fellow creatures — human or otherwise?
